package boaexample;

import java.util.Collections;
import java.util.HashMap;

import genius.core.boaframework.BoaParty;
import genius.core.parties.NegotiationInfo;
import genius.core.utility.AbstractUtilitySpace;
import negotiator.boaframework.opponentmodel.HardHeadedFrequencyModel;

/**
 * This example shows how BOA components can be made into an independent
 * negotiation party.
 * 
 * Note that this is equivalent to adding a BOA party via the GUI by selecting
 * the components and parameters. However, this method gives more control over
 * the implementation, as the agent designer can choose to override behavior
 * (such as handling preference uncertainty).
 */
public class BoaPartyExample extends BoaParty {

	@Override
	public void init(NegotiationInfo info) {
		HashMap<String, Double> noparams = (HashMap<String, Double>) Collections.EMPTY_MAP;
		HashMap<String, Double> osParams = new HashMap<String, Double>();
		// Set the concession parameter "e" for the offering strategy to yield
		// Boulware-like behavior
		osParams.put("e", 0.2);

		configure(new AC_Next(), noparams, new TimeDependent_Offering(),
				osParams, new HardHeadedFrequencyModel(), noparams,
				new BestBid(), noparams);
		super.init(info);
	}

	// All the rest of the functionality is defined by the BOA framework

	/**
	 * Specific functionality, such as the estimate of the utility space in the
	 * face of preference uncertainty, can be specified by overriding the
	 * default behavior.
	 */
	@Override
	public AbstractUtilitySpace estimateUtilitySpace() {
		return super.estimateUtilitySpace();
	}

}